Hamas has announced plans to dissolve the bodies that have governed the Gaza Strip for almost two decades, marking the biggest political shift inside the territory since the group took control in 2007. The decision comes as Israeli military aggression continued across Gaza and southern Lebanon on Monday, with Palestinian and Lebanese officials reporting new casualties despite ceasefire arrangements in both territories.

GAZA -- Hamas on Monday announced the dissolution of the Government Emergency Committee in Gaza and the transfer of the administration of the Gaza Strip to the National Committee.

According to the sources, the move is intended to allow the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to enter the Strip and have administrative powers transferred to it.